The Vibe: Something Beautiful Is Unfolding The drive to SOL…read moreYoga winds along Lake Washington Boulevard. Through the Washington Park Arboretum. Trees. Lake. Mountains. Beauty everywhere. I arrived early. The studio wasn't open yet. Perfect. Grabbed coffee. Took pictures of the positive messaging discovered nearby: Hope. Breathe. Courage. Peace. Kindness. Believe. One read: "Trust that something beautiful is unfolding." Meanwhile... something beautiful was unfolding. Joggers passed. Teenagers played in the water. At 7:15 in the morning. The whole place was alive. The Guide: Leah Wyatt When the doors opened, Leah welcomed me with a smile. She checked me in. Handed me a mat. Once we were settled in the room, she introduced herself as our guide, there to support us in how we had shown up. Those words carried more than expected. We began seated. Four-count box breathing. Then an intention. Mine: Īśvara Praṇidhāna. Surrender. Trust the unfolding. Then... movement. Sun A with side stretching flowed into a Mandala sequence. Around the mat we went. Turning. Breathing. Letting the next move find us. Leah reminded us: "Breathe." Then... "Push the air out, let go." The Mandala built and so did the music. Body. Breath. Beat. All moving together. The flow eventually opened into long holds with options for Bird of Paradise, Triangle, and Reverse Triangle. Effort. Breath. Release. Again: Let go. Her words stayed. As Leah brought us back from Savasana, she told us what a pleasure and a privilege it had been to guide us that morning. She could not have expressed the morning more perfectly. What a pleasure. What a privilege. The Tribe The entire morning was awake & alive. Outside: Runners. Swimmers. Coffee drinkers. People beginning their day beside the water. Inside: A room full of yogis arriving exactly as they were. The Space & Place SOL Yoga may be one of the most beautiful yoga studios I've visited. Windows everywhere. Trees filling the view. Natural light. Wood beams overhead. An arched glass window. A small altar tucked into the space. Nature... part of the studio. Yoga Field Note: Trust the Unfolding The road curved. The Mandala turned. The music built. The breath carried us through. Maybe surrender is trusting the next turn. Studio Notes * Free Parking * Light-filled studio surrounded by trees * Mats available * Water station, cubbies, and restroom inside * Come early...the drive is part of the experience

Sol is a fantastic hOMe for all yoga practitioners. The teachers are well trained, diverse, and…read morekind. I've been coming here for 10+ years and the growth has only improved the space and variety. Classes are warm but not scorching so your body loosens and mind can ease. In summer the dock yoga is exceptional in our PNW beauty and everyone should try!!! I consider Sol my hOMe away from home and you should too

Sat Nam, I recommend this studio, especially for those that come from the kundalini yoga pathways…read morefrom other global regions. I was new here and found this studio to be authentic, and kind and comfortable for new guests without any attitudes but true warmth. Los Angeles was home to the largest name teachers like Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Tej, Guru Singh and others we followed for so many years but then after Covid, much of the industry shifted into closed down studios, no more early pre-sunrise Sadhana daily meditation by candlelight, and even after completion of my License with Yoga West in L.A, I truly feel so out of the loop of our meditation and mantra and yoga community. This is a great studio and I hope to reconnect when the best time soon.

Absolutely LOVE this yoga center. I have attended 3 classes so far (with two different…read moreinstructors), and I enjoyed all of them! I leave each classes feeling energized and cleansed. The instructors and attendees are all very nice. It's a comfortable place that doesn't feel intimidating. The workout varies- sometimes more sweaty than others, sometimes more breathwork and chanting, etc...I enjoy the variety! And the class breezes by! I really enjoy the Sunday 5pm class the most. I wish the times were different. A 6pm class would be perfect. 5:30 is hard to make after work, and 7pm leaves a pretty big gap of waiting....thus, I usually only attend on Sundays. I would attend more during the week if times matched my schedule better. For now, I will settle on 1x per week, and I really look forward to that class. I highly recommend this center if you're looking to try Kundalini yoga!

Flight room has been such a fun addition to my weekly fitness routine. There is a range of classes,…read morebut they largely focus on aerial yoga with a few advanced classes for trick. What I really love about this studio is the Open Studio on Tuesdays where you can mess around and practice. I've been lucky and have always found parking within a block or up the hill on weekday evenings making this an easy spot to drive to! They have snacks for after class. An incredibly cozy studio that makes exercising fun!

Great experience all around. Everything felt clean, smooth, and well managed. The people working…read morethere were friendly and made the visit easy and pleasant.

I love starting my day attending the 7:00 a.m. yoga classes. All the instructors are professional,…read moreencouraging, and knowledgeable. Plus, the classes are reasonably priced in a welcoming environment. Margarita

The instructors are amazing teachers in the practice of yoga. To my yoga class from Tuesday…read moreafternoons with Kate Collins, I would also recommend Mary Kay, while Kate is on leave. Both are fantastic teachers. Both have similar teaching styles in Hata yoga, which to me is just the basics with no added frills. The old guy, Ed

I decided to try out this studio since it's the closest one to where I am staying. As someone who…read moreis really picky about yoga studios, I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed the studio given how little research I had done on it. They have a new student special of $25/ 2 weeks, which is incredible (especially after covid). With that student special, I was able to try a good number of instructors and at different times in the day. All instructors were really experienced: they taught really unique classes, offered great cues and had a calm confidence. Each instructor had their own style, so it'd be fun to take more classes and find instructors that resonate with your practice more. I found all the classes to be truly "all-levels", where the instructors all encouraged students to make any modifications (up or down) to suit their practice. However, as someone who has a very skills-based practice, I find it's personally difficult to truly make any all-levels class "challenging" enough, so keep that in mind if you have a similar practice. The studio space itself is small, but since they were capping the number of students per class, it wasn't overly crowded or uncomfortable. I can see that changing after covid restrictions are lifted, however.

This place is an absolute joke. The ceilings are those of a…read moreold run down school that has watermarks from the leaky roof. The floors are sticky and gross. You're laying on the ground and can see the dust and if you have allergies they'll immediately be triggered. The 'instructor' was horrible and the website falsely advertises hot rooms- it was purposefully left cold to accommodate the teacher. I've taken yin in multiple cities and this was not even close. This was yin for preschool kids. Yin here was a frog pose, child's pose, and a bridge. Additionally the sound bath is anything but... It's like they bought some bowls on Amazon and watched a YouTube. It was so bad and ear piercing that you leave you with ringing ears. Oh and to top it off the women here with the fake namaste attitudes are horribly rude. Suffice to say- don't waste your time or go here searching for a proper yoga studio or you too will experience the Walmart of yoga being culturally appropriated by a basic MAHA group.

Wow, what a gem! My wife usually claims this spot for yoga and massages, but while she was away…read moreoverseas for a few weeks, she passed her bookings to me. Her loss, my win! I enjoyed a couple of massages--both the full-body and Thai were fantastic. This place is awesome, but don't let it get so popular that I can't snag a reservation!

I really really love this studio. For many years I practiced in a studio that was very structured,…read morewith a lot of focus on form. Dragonfly is different - the teachers often focus on what the students ask for, and are flexible in their classes. One of the things I love the most is the focus on breathing and where in the muscles we should be feeling/working. We also are encouraged to practice with our eyes closed. Also, wonderful, friendly community and lovely studio. So happy to be part of it!

When I lived in North Bend, I went to the Shala several times a week. That was the year I got…read morebetter - physically and emotionally. Matt and Cherene are experts and mighty fine people to boot. They teach Iyengar yoga, which teaches you how to use perfect alignment in yoga poses. Now, I know that many people who do yoga think of Iyengar as being a boring beginners yoga. Maybe in some studios, but not here. They do have a beginners class, which I started off doing. It was a totally non-threatening, safe, supportive environment, and I learned to do the basics the right way. Then I progressed to more advanced poses - very challenging! Class sizes are small. It's very much a community, but not one that excludes newcomers. Most of the people who go there are North Bend locals. They are very friendly people, and I never once felt judgment or competition. Likewise, Matt and Cherene are very welcoming. If this is your first time doing yoga, don't be scared. You will be in good hands. If you've been doing it for years, you'll have a lot to learn from them. Read their website for more info about their training. It's very impressive. I am indebted to Matt and Cherene for the guidance, knowledge, and support they have given me. I'm moving to Oregon in a few weeks, but I will come visit whenever I can. Thank you!

My wife and I have been yoga enthusiasts for more than twenty years. Many teacher hours and classes…read morewhere ever we travel including Europe, Asia, south and Central America, as well as all over the US from NYC (BK iyengar institute) to Florida to California. Without question, Matt Queen is the best yoga instructor we have ever encountered. Anyone lucky enough to encounter his patience, kindness and deep knowledge of the subject has given themselves a precious and lifelong gift. Also, he can show it himself, which sadly we frequently find in places, even expensive yoga retreats. I think he does only private sessions, and may only teach teachers, but the trip out there is worth it if you can get a session.

Elizabeth at Misa Yoga is the best yoga instructor in town! Her focus is on Vinyasa Yoga and she…read moreoffers a very personal and uplifting yoga experience. With 2-3 classes a day that are offered in the morning, afternoon, or evening; there is a class for everyone! The classes are offered in a small studio and the class sizes are very intimate with a maximum of no more than 12-14 students. Given this the instructing is very up close and personal and Elizabeth is always there to help you on every step of your yoga journey. Not to mention she is always positive and upbeat and helps you believe that you can do anything. She is a true believer in choosing your own practice. If there are some poses you cannot do whether it be due to strength or injury, she always offers an alternative. And if the alternative is still not an option, you can always just take a moment to rest without judgement. Misa Yoga is truly an amazing gem of a studio in the heart of West Seattle. With an amazing instructor and reasonable class plans you really cannot go wrong. Ultimately you become more than just a student, you end up joining an amazing Yoga Community. So if you are looking to start yoga for the first time, or want to get away from the larger and busier studios, come check out Elizabeth at Misa. You won't be disappointed!

This studio is a wonderful West Seattle gem. I have been attending Misa Yoga for just about 4 years…read morenow and it has become a big part of my life and my health. Elizabeth is an amazing teacher. She allows you to practice at your own pace, while still giving you opportunities to challenge yourself. She is extremely knowledgeable in all things yoga as well as the human body, so she is able to advise you in your poses and to help you along your practice no matter what kind of injury you may have/had in the past. Her classes are filled with students in all walks of life. These people are warm and friendly who quickly become your dearest friends. Misa yoga is a small studio, so you will always need to sign up ahead of time for a class. Elizabeth has extra mats, blocks, straps and towels for students to use if they dont have any. You dont need to be an experienced practitioner to come to Misa. All you need is a open heart and a positive attitude!